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Topic: Formerly UofMurbs (Introduction) (Read 6928 times)

Ok, after being on here for over a year, I will finally formally introduce myself as well.

My name is Jason and I am a 31 yo gay male, formerly known as UofMurbs on the old forum. I was born and raised in Green Bay, WI but currently live in Minneapolis, MN. I have been positive since 2002 after a stint with crystal meth, which I somehow managed to use in graduate school (MBA) and still pass. I currently work for a large US bank as a business systems consultant in marketing. In fact, I just got promoted and will start this new position on Monday, June 5th. I am rather nervous but excited as I’ll have the opportunity to travel, make better scratch and utilize more of my education.

On a personal level, I am in a relationship with a negative guy. We’ve been together for over a year now and share a townhouse in south Minneapolis (where all the gays seem to live). We have a couple of cats, a Siamese and an overly affectionate orange tabby. Hopefully in the next couple of years we’ll have enough to move to a bigger place in downtown where we can finally ditch our cars !!

For my list of interests, I am fairly political and am incredibly proud to be from Minnesota which is one of the most Democratic states in the US. I have a sticker on my Honda Civic, which says, “Proud to be from a Blue State”. I volunteer for our local AIDS organizations by delivering meals monthly, manning booths at various events and by raising A LOT of $ for the MN Aidswalk. Most importantly, I make sure to vote in each and every election, no matter the size as I realize local politics do more to effect our daily lives than the national scene.

For much of my life I have been outgoing as I was the first person to come out in my semi-rural high school at the age of 15. In the early 90’s this was not an easy task but if I had to do it all over again I wouldn’t change a thing. Today I am a little less out there as I enjoy to watch a lot of movies, play computer games and enjoy being a sarcastic ass to friends and family. In the end, I just want to say I’ve had balance… nothing too exciting but a fulfilling life all the same.

Good to know more about you, maybe, next time I am illegally in the US of A we can share one of your pissy-weak beers n get to know each other more (beer aside, it's not important, no-one voted in Iraq cos of Buds).

Thanks for the intro buddy! It seems like we've got a wave of introductions going on. There's a lot a person never knows about other members here, unless they do what you and other have done with these intros! I love it!

RAB(Who thought Jason was a state trooper or something, didn't know he worked for a bank.)

Damn these brain cells..I'm losing too many too quickly..it wasn't until I looked at the black and white photo that I realized who you were..I didn't recognize you from your latest avatar...thanks for the re-introduction.

Nope, you still look like a trooper to me. Actually you look like a cop that pulled me over once. He was a sweetie and helped me to beat the case for the tickets. Not all cops are assholes....We have some that are in these parts.

That's cool though. Thanks for the responses, everyone. I am a happy man today w/ the election results in MN but am still pissed that we have a Republican governor. I guess w/ the legislation being so heavily democrat it's the only balance of power we have. OK, we also have a weasel senator too, Norm Coleman, elected a Democrat and then switched parties while in office. His day will come though. I am also a little upset about Wisconsin defining marriage and enacting the death penalty, but I am considering it reinforcement for why I moved out of there in the first place.

As for other updates since June... I haven't really traveled much for work since June b/c of budget cuts and non-essential travel being put on hold. In the upcoming year things should change as I settle into my new role and take on the training role. Hopefully I'll get to meet some of you for a dinner or lunch! Most of my travel on a personal or business note is west of the Mississippi. Look out, Cliff and Rab

Jan, I am glad this post made it to the top of the heap for you to connect the dots! I've always respected you and can't wait to meet you at an AMG. I swear I will make it to one soon.

srmn98, I still need to read your intro. As you know, Mpls is a small town and I bet I can figure out this mystery.

Longislander, thanks (grin). I should mention I have a difficult time w/ flattery but it's appreciated.

Well Jason...you're as cute as ever....and Yes I remember you from the old forum.You're definitely tops in my book (despite being a Yankee)Thanks for the Official introduction......Great pictures too......